Sure I wanted the S-Works but for my type of rider and the rides I do, I couldn't justify the $12K it sold for. This one is still not cheap but a more affordable alternative. I've only got about 1500 miles on it but it's been very capable so far. Have not done killer climbs but it handles the many shorter climbs along my regular routes. I have not felt the front-end twitchiness that some riders have felt but I also don't descend like crazy anymore. I don't put out serious watts so I can only say that the bike is plenty stiff for my 170 lb. frame. One thing is the bike doesn't feel board-stiff. It has some level of give that allows you to get on a rhythm on standing climbs - and not feel like you're fighting the bike. It's sub 17 lbs with pedals so it's not super light. I can just lose an extra 5 lbs. and I'd be ahead. I can imagine how the lighter and probably stiffer S-Works frame would feel like. It's also able to sustain speed on the flats due to the deeper profile rims. Comfort wise, I haven't done long rides on it but it was comfortable enough on 50 mile rides. It's a sweet-looking ride and I get many complements from other riders. I also find myself sometimes staring and admiring its clean, simple look. Everything is well proportioned - no super fat or deep tubes - especially for a smallish size 54 bike. The SL6 frame will live on to be a legendary frame, I think. The matching finish on the saddle and bar tape, which looked great when new, has mostly worn off, but oh well. The matte finish scratches real easy but just keep it wiped down and there's nothing too bad. I dropped the chain one time, it got stuck between the chainring and the BB shell, and the chain scratched the finish as I tried to pull it out. You rarely see any used ones for sale (they may not have built too many) but that's always a good sign. I'm glad to have it as my lone bike.

I just picked up this bike and although I am relatively new of a Cyclist, I will say this bike is light, shifting is super responsive, and just dances uphill when climbing. I love how it bursts on the road when when coming across gravel or debris, just really trucks right through. I give a a two thumbs up!

Hands down, in general this is a good bike. It is aero, climbs well and compared to the previous generation, it damps really well on the back. So well, that after changing from my 2015 Tarmac Pro Race I always need to check if there is enough air in the back tire. Maybe I was just unlucky with the model I got, but there are a couple of things that really stopped me from falling in love with this bike. I still don't know exactly if my other one, which is four years older, is the better bike: Probably the biggest flaw is that I encountered several really dangerous situations on downhills with speeds over 55 km/h in slightly windy conditions. The bike can turn really nervous with the front wheel lurching around, and I consider myself lucky that I kept myself on the bike in these situations. I still haven't figured out the reason. Is it the rims with a 50 mm profile? Shouldn't be, since Specialized advertises them as allround wheels. I had the bike at my dealer to check stem and headset, and to change the brake disk, but these situations still occur. Not a good feeling! Lesser flaws, but still annoying: The first Ultegra cassette had a tolerance too large, so the bike would always make a sound in the lowest gears riding uphill. Two dealers were unable to find and fix the issue. I resolved it after consulting the Internet and buying a new cassette. Same issue with the bottom bracket and the cranks. Maybe I was just unlucky with this bike, but I never had a road bike that was so noisy from troubles along the drivetrain. The Ultegra disc brakes are a blessing in wet conditions, but start dragging quite often. Haven't identified a pattern behind it yet, it just comes and goes. Not a 100 percent mature product in my opinion. But the scariest thing is really the nervousness during fast downhills when the front wheel is lurching and almost loses touch with the ground. I wonder, if other riders who bought this bike are encountering this problem, too.

I've been riding a Diverge for the last 4 years that I've really enjoyed. The SL6 has been mine dream bike and my wife surprised with one for Christmas. (awesome I know!) This bike scared me at first because it felt so fast. The responsiveness, stiffness and absolute joy you feel when riding it is incredible. Climbing is a lot easier and descending is SO FUN! I love to go fast and this bike allows me to do that with absolute confidence. I rode my first century on it a couple of weeks ago and I didn't feel the fatigue that I have on other bikes. To me this is one of the best looking bikes on the rode. I find myself just staring at it sometime and feeling fortunate to own one. The matte black with holographic logo, seat and bar tape is the perfect contrast. Also, the sound this bike makes when riding fast is fantastic. I feel like I'm part of the peloton. Haha. Thank you Specialized for making such a great bike.

This bike inspires. Not just me but others as well. Several of my riding buddies have already decided that this will be their next race bike. There is something to be said about a bike that is light, aerodynamic and had outstanding braking power with its hydraulic brakes. Did I mention the Di2 is incredible and shifts perfectly, every time. I am blown away at the engineering that went into the 2019 Tarmac Disk Pro. Go to your LBS store now and try one out.

Purchased in October wish I had it earlier. The winter came and I sort of put it away for now, I have a Roubaix expert that I have put many miles on so use that in the winter. The ride on the Tarmac is super comfortable, quick feels like that I am quicker on the Tarmac. It handles great, the Di2 is amazing and quick. I was concerned that it would not climb as well as the Roubaix boy was I wrong. It climbs great, descends amazing and quick and light. The Roval wheels are great!!!!

I commend specialized for doing everything in their power to make us safer while out on the road! Not only is this bike sexy as heck it outperforms anything I've raced or ridden! Ever!! I was on a 2016 Venge pro disc before this and don't get me wrong that was a great bike. But this Tarmac in incredible ascending descending smashing the local coffee ride it is simple incredible. Stiff as you could want yet unbelievably comfortable on the long rides on rough roads. This along with the all new Ultegra di2 and incredible disc brakes you have an incredible potent machine! This bike is what you need to start chasing down those PR's KOM's and a huge smiles for the miles ahead.

I've been riding the Roubaix Expert for the last 7 years and I was after an ""upgrade"" to something a bit faster and more aggressive since my body has changed somewhat significantly over those years. The strange thing is that whilst this bike offers that performance in spades, it doesn't do it at the cost of comfort. This bike is easily as, if not more, comfortable than my 2011 Roubaix Expert and that's testament to how much R&D has been put into this bike, but the SL6 frame just rocks. It is an absolute joy to ride. It's light, responsive, very compliant and the wheels just roll and roll. The S-Works tyres are very grippy that gives a lot of confidence, and surprsingly robust too around some of our shocking road surfaces. I've only had this bike about 3 weeks but it's everything I had hoped for and more, and I can't wait for my next ride.